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Stream TV - Set Up via Wired Connection

2026-10-15 04:19:45.387

Stream TV - Set Up via Wired Connection

Here's how to set up your 1st-generation Stream TV via wired internet connection (Ethernet cable).
  • The steps below apply to the original Stream TV, which can be identified by the Ethernet port on the back of the device. If you have the 2nd-generation Stream TV model, a wired Internet connection is not available. Refer to Stream TV - Set Up Device for set up assistance.
    Ports on back of device
  • Before you start, confirm you have:
    • an internet connection.
    • a Google™ (Gmail™) account.
      If you don't already have a Google account or have trouble logging in, visit this Google site for help.
  1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Stream TV device to an available Ethernet port on your router.
    Ethernet cable not included.
    To set up without an Ethernet cable, refer to Stream TV - Set Up Device.
  2. Connect the HDMI cable from your Stream TV to your TV.
  3. Connect the power cord from your Stream TV to an electrical outlet.
  4. Turn on your TV then set it to the correct HDMI input.
    Refer to the TV manufacturer for help.
  6. If necessary, wait for your Stream TV to install system updates.
    These take a few minutes and your device will restart multiple times.
  7. If prompted, select
    OK
     from the 'A remote control software update is available' screen.
    Select
    OK
     from the 'Your remote control software is up to date' screen if prompted.
    Utilize 5-way navigation pad on the remote to highlight and the center OK button to select.
  8. If prompted, select
    Begin
     to set up your remote to control the volume on your TV then follow the on-screen prompts.
    To skip, press the
    Back button
     Back button icon on the remote twice.
  9. From the 'You're connected using Ethernet' screen, select
    Continue
    .
  10. From the 'Sign in to your Verizon account' screen, do one of the following: information then select
    Sign in
    :
    If you select 'Skip', you can sign in to your Verizon account at a later time.
    • Sign in using your phone or computer
      If you're connected to a Wi-Fi network that features host isolation (e.g., guest networks, etc.) sign in using your remote.
      1. Make sure your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Stream TV.
      2. On the phone or computer, open a web browser and go to https://stream.verizon.com/activate.
        If using a smartphone, scan the QR code shown on the TV screen with a QR code reader.
      3. Enter the code shown on your TV screen on the website where prompted.
      4. If prompted, enter your My Verizon User ID or mobile number and Password, then select
        SIGN IN
        .
    • Sign in using your remote
      1. Select
        Use remote instead
        .
      2. Enter your My Verizon User ID or mobile number then select the
        Enter icon
        .
      3. Enter your My Verizon password then select the
        Enter icon
        .
  11. If prompted, enter the answer to your secret question then select
    Continue
    .
  12. From the 'Download the Stream TV app' screen, follow the prompts to download the app if desired then select
    Dismiss
    .
  13. Review the Terms of Service, End user license agreement, and Privacy policy then select
    Accept all
    .
  14. From the 'Name your device' screen, select the desired name then select
    Continue
    .
    Name is selected when circle to the right is white.
  15. Review the 'Get more from your Stream TV with Google' screen select
    Continue
    .
  16. From the 'Make the most of your TV' screen select
    Sign In
     then do the following:
    If you select 'Skip', you can add a Google account at a later time.
    1. Enter your Google account email address then select the
      Enter icon
      .
    2. Enter your Google account password then select the
      Enter icon
      .
  17. From the 'Google Terms of Service' screen select
    Accept
    .
  18. From the 'Google Location' screen select
    Yes
    .
  19. From the 'Google Help improve Android' screen select
    Yes
    .
  20. From the 'Install additional apps' screen, select (check) any desired apps then select
    Continue
    .
    Choose 'Install all of the following apps' to select all the apps on the Recommended list.
  21. Press the
    Center (OK) button
     to view each of the 'Features of your device' screens and to exit set up.
For additional info, see this Stream TV support page.